"Be steady and well-ordered in your life so that you can be fierce and original in your work." Gustave Flaubert

December 12, 1821: French writer Gustave Flaubert was dedicated to his work—and required the same from his friends. After finishing a draft of The Temptation of Saint Anthony, he read the 500+ page manuscript aloud to two friends. It took four full days. They hated it, but he persevered and published it decades later. Flaubert was born 192 years ago today.All quotes and author information brought to you by GoodReads.com.